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1. www.oed.com › dictionary › pilferage_npilferage, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun pilferage, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use.

2. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › pilferagePILFERAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. the act or practice of stealing small quantities or articles 2. the amount so stolen.... Click for more definitions.

3. www.syncrat.com › posts › 5100Musical terminology: A glossary of music terms - Syncrat

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   Jan 7, 2005 · barbaro – barbarous. basso continuo – continuous bass; i.e., a bass part played continuously throughout a piece to give harmonic structure, used especially in the Baroque period. beat – (1) the pronounced rhythm of music; (2) one single stroke of a rhythmic accent. bellicoso – warlike, aggressive.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › pilferageAll resources related to 'pilferage' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   A complete guide to the word "PILFERAGE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pilferagePilferage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PILFER is steal; especially : to steal stealthily in small amounts and often again and again. How to use pilfer in a sentence. The Various Uses of Pilfer Synonym Discussion of Pilfer.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › pilferagePILFERAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PILFERAGE definition: 1. the act of stealing things of small value: 2. the act of stealing things of small value: . Learn more.

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   What is the difference between pilfer and pillage?

   • The two words share more than a first syllable; pilfer comes from an old word meaning "booty" (as in, things that are stolen or taken by force, especially during a war) and pillage means "to take things from a place by force especially during a war." But despite their similarities, the words in modern use are very different.

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   What does pilfer mean?

   • Pilfer is a synonym of steal, but it typically implies a particular kind of stealing. What is pilfered is usually stolen stealthily—furtively, so that no one will notice—in small amounts and often again and again. One might, for example, pilfer cookies from a cookie jar until a plentiful supply has dwindled to nothing.

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   When was the term 'pilferage' first used?

   • The term 'pilferage' was first used in the early 1600s.The earliest known use of the noun pilferage is in the early 1626, as evidenced in Dick of Devonshire. Pilferage is formed within English, by derivation.

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   What is pilfering & why is it a scourge?

   • Pilfering may occur either before or after the parcels reach this country. But pilfering from vehicles in towns is a scourge. He may only be showing off to his friends at school, and may perhaps pilfer from a local store or a market. However, what matters in this case is what is likely to be pilfered.

   PILFER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Why is pilferage a good idea?

   • Another point in its favour is that pilferage is considerably less. Certain types of goods might well suffer more pilferage by road than by rail, and vice versa. There has been a reduction of wastage and pilferage due to better handling, storage conditions and security, which have benefited all sections of the trade.

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   What causes pilferage?

   • The pilferage which occurs results from the present abnormal conditions within the port, due to shortage of skilled staff and lack of storage. Of this approximately £300 a month is attributable to pilferage. I first refer to the very serious pilferage on the railways. First, damage, pilferage and contamination are virtually eliminated.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPILFER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PILFER definition: 1. to steal things of small value: 2. to steal things of small value: 3. to steal things of…. Learn more.